Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bennington 205 E 2007 vs Bennington 2875RLTD I/O 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bennington 205 E 2007 vs Bennington 2875RLTD I/O 2008 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story: intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 320 hp, the Bennington 2875RLTD I/O 2008 has a 297-hp advantage over the Bennington 205 E 2007's 23-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bennington 205 E 2007 is rated for 23 passengers, while the Bennington 2875RLTD I/O 2008 caps at 15. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bennington 205 E 2007 could be the deciding factor.
The Bennington 205 E 2007 is an inflatable design - lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Bennington 2875RLTD I/O 2008 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: Choose the Bennington 205 E 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 23 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bennington 2875RLTD I/O 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 15 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBennington
MakeBennington
Model205 E
Model2875RLTD I/O
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in.
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Weight - DetailWith 23 in. Tubes: 2,144 lbs. With 25 in. Tubes: 2,194 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg995.18
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2194
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [deck]19 ft. 11 in.
Length [deck]27 ft. 11 in.
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet28
Length - Inches6.75
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6.75 in.
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Meters8.69
Length overall - Inches246.75
Length overall - Inches342
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]31 ft.
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 or 25 in.
Tube diameter25 in. Center: 32 in.
Tube gauge.080 in.
Tube gauge0.09 in.
Number of tubes2
Number of tubes3
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail26 gal. with remote fill
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxWith 23 in. Tubes: 90 hp With 25 in. Tubes: 115 hp
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacityWith 23 in. Tubes: 1,040 lbs. With 25 in. Tubes: 1,240 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum peopleWith 23 in. Tubes: 7 With 25 in. Tubes: 9
Maximum people15
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon